Bay Bridges Battle Looms Across California
The Bay area bridge dispute pits San Francisco against Oakland with a twin crossing backed by the State Toll Bridge Authority and funds from state and Southern California. Proposals range from a southern span to the Rebel Plan of two wide causeways to flood the bay and conserve interior water. Senator Downey calls for Senate Public Works Committee study to cut through local rancor, noting federal interest in navigation and defense.
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San Francisco
Bay Area
Bay
Oakland
California
State Toll Bridge Authority
Sheridan Downey
Senate Public Works Committee
Your Heart and How to Protect It
Dr. Jacob J. Baerg promotes natural drugless heart treatment and a Cameron Heartometer for graphing blood pressure and heart impulses. He urges readers with heart symptoms to seek appointment at 153 Central Ave Shafter, phone 5912.
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Cameron
Jacob J. Baerg
D.C
Central Ave
Shafter
Telephone
California Gains House Seats and Electoral Votes in 1951
A United States News study shows California will have at least 30 House representatives in 1951, up from 23, and electoral votes rise from 25 to 32. The shift reflects population gains and strengthens Western political influence, with lasting implications for national power balance.
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California
Golden State
West
United States News
United States
Congress
Atlantic Seaboard
South
Border States
Middle West
Mountain States
Coast States
Far West
California Speaks panel quotes echo civic concerns
Lowell E Jessen of Turlock urges a free press to protect liberty. Robert G Sproul notes education must teach personal responsibility for culture. Clara S Logan of Los Angeles PTA says airwaves belong to the people. Norman Wiener warns a future war could force robot labor. Gabor deBessenyei claims California neglects Communism threats through indifference.
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Robert G. Sproul
Pres. L. C
Clara S. Logan
L.A
Dist
PTA
Norman Wiener
Berkeley
Gabor Debessenyey
L. A
California
World Population Growth Sparks Moon Real Estate Joke
United Nations statistics show the world population reached 2.32 billion in 1947, rising despite war famines and floods. North America grew from 180 million in 1937 to 208 million in 1947, Western Europe up 6 percent, and some experts warn crowding could persist.
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United Nations
North America
Europe
Almanac notes Alabama County annual outputs in era
Between 1847 and 1902 the county produced varied annual outputs across crops and livestock. Records show shifts in yield, seasonal weather, and market demand influencing production levels year by year.
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Alameda County
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Wittenberg
Poultry & Fish Market
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Lowell E. Jessen
Turlock
Chrysler
J Sileer
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Shafter Progress
Paul C. Newell
Phil Horwith
Florence J. Newell
Central Avenue
Kern County
Calif
Cara Nome
Rexall
Cara
Stringham’s
Shafter Drug Store
Cor. Central & James
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